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Brain Fog Quiz

There is no single cause of brain fog in perimenopause and menopause - it's often a mix of hormonal changes, blood sugar shifts, stress, sleep disturbances and gut health imbalances. We can broadly group brain fog based on its root causes (type), to help you better understand what is going on and how best to tackle it. Take our quiz now to see what type you are!

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Select the answer that most aligns with your experience, in the last two weeks.

1. How would you describe your brain fog?
I forget words mid-sentence or can't recall names I know well.
I feel mentally sluggish after eating, like my brain is running on low power.
I feel mentally scattered when I’m stressed or after a bad night’s sleep.
I feel foggy all day, alongside bloating, sluggish digestion, or gut discomfort.
2. When do you notice brain fog the most?
Throughout the day, but especially in conversations.
After meals, especially ones high in sugar or carbs.
In the afternoon or evening after a stressful day or bad sleep.
All day long, and I often experience gut issues alongside it.
3. What is your sleep like?
I wake up okay, but my brain feels foggy later in the day.
My sleep is fine, but I wake up groggy & slow until I eat something.
I have trouble falling or staying asleep, or I wake up at 3 a.m. often.
My sleep feels off, and I often have digestive discomfort at night.
4. How does stress impact your thinking?
I lose words or struggle to concentrate when I’m overwhelmed.
Stress makes me crave sugar or carbs, which worsens my focus later.
When I’m stressed, my mind races, making it impossible to focus.
Stress messes with my digestion & gut health, which makes my brain feel foggy.
5. What is your current diet like?
I eat fairly balanced meals.
I tend to eat on the go and snack a lot on processed foods.
My meals are irregular, and I eat late at night sometimes.
I eat a fairly limited variety of foods and often have gut discomfort.
6. What happens when you eat a carb-heavy meal (pasta, bread, sweets)?
No major changes, but I’m still mentally sluggish afterward.
I get an energy crash & brain fog within an hour or two.
If I eat too many carbs at night, I sleep worse and wake up groggy.
I feel bloated or sluggish, and my digestion slows down.
7. How often do you exercise?
I work out occasionally, but it is not a regular habit.
I want to exercise consistently, but I fall off track often.
I don't have the energy to work out most days.
I exercise, but when I don't, I feel sluggish, both in mind and body.
I exercise consistently, and feel good doing it.
8. How would you describe your digestion?
Normal digestion—I don’t think about it much.
I get bloating or energy dips after eating certain foods.
Stress wrecks my gut—I get bloating, discomfort, or indigestion.
I often feel bloated, sluggish, or struggle with gut health in general.
9. What is your energy like on a typical day?
Fluctuates throughout the day, but no major crashes.
Big energy dips, especially mid-morning or afternoon.
I feel wired but tired, exhausted yet restless.
I feel drained all day, and my digestion feels slow too.

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